This report by LGIU for the Eastern and Midlands Climate Action Regional Office (CARO) in Ireland utilises international case study work to explore the economic opportunities of climate action at a local level across the global stage,  drawing out practical lessons for local adaptation and mitigation efforts. Click here to download a free copy.

We partnered with the Heseltine Institute to consider the key outcomes from the COP26 conference with a specific focus on what they mean for local authorities and how they can be practically achieved and delivered. See our write up of the event or watch a recording.

This member-only briefing outlines what has been achieved in Glasgow, what has not, and what the outcomes of the last fortnight mean for local governments around the world. This briefing will be of interest to everyone working in public services.

This 2 December workshop provides an introduction for both elected members and officers involved in developing responses to the climate emergency and an opportunity to share ideas and best practice. Click here to find out more and register for this event.

The leader of South Tyneside Cllr Tracey Dixon outlines the important role of local government for leading change and highlights the actions they’ll be supporting in South Tyneside.

The Heseltine Institute’s latest policy brief, ‘Climate Finance and Urban Futures at COP26’, is from Heseltine Institute Research Associate Dr Sawyer Phinney, who attended the conference in Glasgow. In this briefing, they reflect on debates about how to fund climate mitigation and adaptation policies.

The UK Government recently released two much-anticipated strategies: the ‘Net Zero Strategy’ and the ‘Heat and Buildings Strategy’. These documents contain a wealth of information that explores the trajectories to be expected from Westminster when it comes to future climate action. This member-only briefing examines what these strategies mean for local governments.

What’s worked in your local area? Have you had breakthroughs with engaging the public, de-risking adaptation finance, de-carbonising transport or housing or other work on sustainability? We’d love to hear from you! Share your successes or suggestions here. 

From briefings on key issues to original research, training and stories from our members, see all the LGIU has to offer.

This bundle, released as part of our COP26 focus, explores waste issues relevant to local government, including waste management, recycling, and areas for potential innovation – including the opportunities the circular economy concept might provide. View the content included in this bundle here.

This bundle brings together our recent briefings and publications on how councils are responding to and leading the adaptation agenda. View the content included in this bundle here.

A just transition to net zero ensures environmental sustainability as well as decent work, social inclusion and poverty eradication. To end up with a just outcome, it’s also important to have a just process – making engagement and inclusivity in decision-making key. View the content included in this bundle here.

Dealing with climate change means we’ll all have to make some changes. Our members-only briefing Loose change: using behavioural insight to influence outcomes can help you understand what drives change in a public policy context. Some councils have also used citizens’ assemblies: see our briefing on citizens’ assemblies in Ireland and our podcast on Oxford’s climate change assembly.

There’s a lot to take in and it can be hard to know what’s the right next step.

Alice Creasy highlights how place-based action can cut through the blah-blah-blah.

Jonathan Carr-West highlights the important role of local government in making the right connections in his recent Municipal Journal column and our latest Global Local podcast.